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This collection of Questions Answers Quizzes and Explanation will act not only as a question bank on Library and Information Science but also be a good tool for appearing in the competitive exams Ex. UGC-NET/ SET in Library and Information Science and interviews and keeping updated with the new knowledge for LIS professionals.

Whether you are studying, doing research, working professional, this is the place for you to develop a sound knowledge of Library and Information Science. For librarians, catalogers, (M.LIB & B.LIB) & Ph.D. students, researchers in LIS professionals.

Question 1: Which of the following is Not a type of catalog?

A) Author catalog

B) Keyword catalog

C) Dictionary Catalog

D) Title Catalog

Explanation: Correct (B) A Keyword catalog isn’t a traditional type. Library catalogs are typically divided by author title & subject.

Question 2: Who is known as the Father of Library Science in India?

A) Melvil Dewey

B) Paul otlet

C) S.R. Ranganathan

D) H.E. Bliss

Explanation: Correct (C) Ranganathan is considered the father of library science in India for his contributions, including the five laws of Library science.

Question 3: Who publishes Annals of Library Science and documentation?

A) ILA 

B) DRTC

C) IASLIC

D) INSDOC

Explanation: Correct (D) Journal was originally called Annals of Library Science when it was launched in 1954 by the Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC). The journal is published quarterly

Question 4: Which organization is coordinating the access to journals under ONOS?

A) University Grants Commission (UGC)

B) Department of Higher Education

C) INFLIBNET Centre

D) Ministry of Education

Explanation: Correct (C) The Union education ministry on Wednesday launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country.

Question 5:Who coined the term Bibliometrics?

A) Derek De Solla Price

B) Eugene Garfield

C) Bradford

D) Alan Pritchard

Explanation: Correct (D) Pritchard Introduced Bibliometrics to describe the statistical analysis of book articles or other publication.

Question 6: What is the enabler mentioned in the IFLA Strategy 2024-2029?

A) Digital Libraries for All

B) Libraries as Partners in Development

C) Enhancing Library Infrastructure Globally

D) Future-Proofing IFLA

Explanation: Correct (D) According to the IFLA Strategy 2024-2029, the key "enabler" is "Future-Proofing IFLA" which means ensuring that IFLA's governance, projects, and partnerships are effective, transparent, and innovative to best support the library field moving forward.

Question 7: Who sponsors the IASLIC Best LIS Teacher Award?

A) Smt.A.Satyavayhi

B) Prof.A.A.N.Raju Memorial Trust

C) Prabir Roychoudhury and Mrs. Amita Roychoudhury Memorial Trust

D) Late S.M.Ganguli Memorial Trust

Explanation: Correct (C) The Prof Prabir Roychoudhury and Mrs Amita Roychoudhury Memorial Fund Trust sponsors the IASLIC Best LIS Teacher Award. The award has been given annually since 2008

Question 8: What is the theme of PLANNER 2024?

A) Libraries in AI Era: Applications and Perspectives

B) Library Technologies and Innovations

C) Uplifting Academic Libraries

D) Library Automation and Networking

Explanation: Correct (A) The theme of PLANNER 2024 is "Libraries in AI Era: Applications and Perspectives". Key details about PLANNER 2024: Focus: Exploring the applications and perspectives of artificial intelligence within the library field. Organizer: INFLIBNET Centre Date: September 19-21, 2024 Location: Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Question 9: What does UNESCO emphasize platforms should adhere to in terms of content moderation and platform design?

A) Local language support only

B) Government regulations

C) Local laws only A: B. International human

D) International human rights standards

Explanation: Correct (D) UNESCO emphasizes that digital platforms should adhere to international human rights standards in their content moderation and platform design.

Question 10: What does OPAC stand for?

A) Online Printed Access Catalogue

B) Online Public Access Catalogue

C) Offline Public Access Catalogue

D) Online Private Access Catalogue

Explanation: Correct (B) OPAC is a Computerized catalog that allows users to search library collections.

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